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EchoShore®-TX Transmission Main Monitoring
While it often starts with a leak, historically many water operators have waited until there is an evident problem or rupture on a critical transmission main to react. Today’s utilities have a proven and cost-effective monitoring option that notifies them with a problem in a main. The EchoShore-TX platform will call, text or email you promptly after detecting a leak or other anomaly. Through monitoring and notification, utility response time can be significantly reduced to help mitigate infrastructure damage and water loss.
Apply to Critical Transmission Mains
- Bridges and river crossings
- Major roadways and transport links
- Mains without redundancy
- Critical feeder mains
- Mains with a history of rupture or leakage
- Industrial supply lines
- Construction zone monitoring
Install Without Service Disruption
- Pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP)
- Steel mains
- Cast iron pipe
- Ductile iron mains
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HOW THE ECHOSHORE®-DX SYSTEM WORKS
The monitoring platform combines proven acoustic leak detection technology with leading-edge wireless connectivity and visual end-user dashboards to create a cost-effective monitoring solution.
At the heart of the platform is a node, which consists of a data processor, communication hardware and a battery power source. Nodes are typically installed in an access chamber along the desired length of the transmission main to be monitored. Monitoring zones can range from a few hundred feet to several miles.
Once activated, the acoustic sensors collect data about the pipeline section which is being monitored. At assigned times, the information is uploaded to a secure server where advanced algorithms interpret the data, search for leak signals and generate reports. A customized information interface is created for the utility which can be integrated into existing client software programs. In the event of a leak, notification alerts can be sent to a mobile device.
Installation of the transmission main monitoring platform is quick, non-intrusive and does not disrupt water supply. Nodes can be installed in existing chambers, above ground utility boxes or temporary locations.
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PIPELINE MONITORING INSTALLATION OPTIONS
The EchoShore®-TX monitoring platform offerings several unique advantages, including rapid installation and commissioning. At the core of the platform is a node that contains a battery box and an acoustics/software box, both of which can be installed onto a wall space of approximately 1′ high by 2′ wide, with appropriate space to access and service the nodes from the front panel. External power supply is not required, and water operations are not impacted during installation. The images above show a variety of installation options – existing chamber, purpose-built access, above-ground utility box, and direct-to-pipe. Because of this versatility, a 3-mile EchoShore®-TX monitoring system was recently installed and operational in just over 2 weeks.
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RELATED PROJECTS
Identifying Leaks Early Can Avoid Costly Failures
Working with West Virginia American Water, Echologics installed the EchoShore®-DX system in a community with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges. The system identified a leak that could not be located from above ground by field crews. The leak was monitored and observed over a four-week period as it grew in size. Due to the increase in size of the leak, the location was excavated and revealed an aged cast iron pipe with a crack on the bottom of its bell joint. The utility quickly made the repair, and avoided water loss and costly infrastructure damage.
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EchoShore®-TX Transmission Main Monitoring
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